Pound
Enter a value and select units to convert.
Pound Unit Table
A list of units symbol and data.
From lbTo drAll conversion
1 lb256 dr
2 lb512 dr
3 lb768 dr
4 lb1024 dr
5 lb1280 dr
6 lb1536 dr
7 lb1792 dr
8 lb2048 dr
9 lb2304 dr
10 lb2560 dr
Description

Pound (lb): A Common Imperial Unit of Mass

The pound (lb) is a unit of mass used primarily in the United States and other countries employing the imperial system. One pound is defined as exactly 0.45359237 kilograms. It is commonly used in everyday contexts, such as measuring body weight, food items, and goods.

The pound's widespread use in commerce and daily life necessitates familiarity with its metric equivalents for international communication and trade. Understanding the pound's relation to kilograms facilitates conversions and ensures accurate mass measurements across different systems.

Dram (dr): An Apothecaries' Unit of Mass

The dram (dr) is a historical unit of mass originating from the apothecaries' system. It equals 1/16 of an ounce or approximately 1.7718 grams. While largely replaced by the metric system in modern contexts, the dram still appears in pharmacy, historical texts, and is commonly recognized in the food and beverage industry, particularly for measuring servings of liquor.

Understanding the dram's historical use enhances comprehension in both medical history and niche measurements in culinary and commercial applications. Its legacy continues as a cultural and specialized reference point in various regions.

Complete list of conversion for Pound
Pound (lb)

1 Pound = 0.45359237 Kilogram

Convert 2 lbkg

1 Pound = 453.59237 Gram

Convert 2 lbg

1 Pound = 453592.37000000005 Milligram

Convert 2 lbmg

1 Pound = 453592370 Microgram

Convert 2 lbμg

1 Pound = 453592370000.00006 Nanogram

Convert 2 lbng

1 Pound = 0.00045359237000000004 Megagram

Convert 2 lbMg

1 Pound = 0.00045359237000000004 Tonne

Convert 2 lbt

1 Pound = 16 Ounce

Convert 2 lboz

1 Pound = 0.07142857142857142 Stone

Convert 2 lbst

1 Pound = 0.0005 Short Ton (US)

Convert 2 lbton (US)

1 Pound = 0.00044642857142857147 Long Ton (UK)

Convert 2 lbton (UK)

1 Pound = 0.03108095016561759 Slug

Convert 2 lbslug

1 Pound = 2267.96185 Carat

Convert 2 lbct

1 Pound = 7000.000000000001 Grain

Convert 2 lbgr

1 Pound = 256 Dram

Convert 2 lbdr

1 Pound = 0.01 Hundredweight (US)

Convert 2 lbcwt (US)

1 Pound = 0.008928571428571428 Hundredweight (UK)

Convert 2 lbcwt (UK)

1 Pound = 2.7315971007459826e+26 Dalton

Convert 2 lbDa

1 Pound = 2.7315971007459826e+26 Atomic Mass Unit

Convert 2 lbu

1 Pound = 4.979396903934445e+29 Electron Mass

Convert 2 lbme

1 Pound = 0.0045359237000000005 Quintal

Convert 2 lbq

1 Pound = 0.00045359237000000004 Metric Ton

Convert 2 lbt

1 Pound = 1.8229166666666667 Mark

Convert 2 lbmark

1 Pound = 350 Scruple

Convert 2 lbs

1 Pound = 291.6666666666667 Pennyweight

Convert 2 lbdwt

1 Pound = 14.583333333333334 Troy Ounce

Convert 2 lboz t

1 Pound = 1.2152777777777777 Troy Pound

Convert 2 lblb t